single v bottom with #6
 

What is the smallest single engine v bottom you have seen with a #6 on the back? 27? 28? 30?

It seems that there are quite a few after 32 feet.

Re: single v bottom with #6
 

I have seen two #6s on a 29 Scarab.

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There is a guy on this board with a 30' checkmate I believe, has a turbo motor in it and runs 115mph+ with it.

Re: single v bottom with #6
 

What size Activator is Masher44's? I think that has a 6

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I would be very interested in hearing how a small boat handled with a #6 compared to a bravo style out drive.
I have heard of a few guys going with BIG hp 1000-1100hp on small light boats (single vee) but I can't figure out how you would make it last without the big drive on it. The big #6 weighs like 500lbs and consumes hp just to run it.
So, has anyone got this handled?

Re: single v bottom with #6
 

I would run a Konrad before a 6 if possible. Konrad said if they were not being conservative they would rate it at 1000HP.:cool:

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My boat and Masher's have #6s on the back.The problem isnt so much the HP drain, its the CG of the boat.When you go from the Bravo to the #6 it adds 320 lbs. to the back of the boat.The center of gravity now is much further back than with the Bravo.The handling characteristics might be jeopardized.

Re: single v bottom with #6
 

there arn't many used Konrads to pick up but there are a few #6
I'm mostly concerned with the weight and how it would effect a single boat around 27-30 weight approx 5800lbs formaly a bravo

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It would then seem best to move the engine foward wouldn't it?

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Wasn't there a guy at one of the radar runs a year or 2 back with a 25' Baja with 1000+ and a 6? I'll see if I can find the thread.....